---
kind: "section"
citation: "43 C.F.R. § 49.120"
title: "43"
number: "49.120"
heading: "How will a bureau make a decision about a permit application?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/43/49.120"
---

# §49.120. How will a bureau make a decision about a permit application?

- (a) The Federal land manager will evaluate the permit application and analyze impacts in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
- (b) The Federal land manager may issue a permit upon determining that:
  - (1) The applicant possesses the qualifications required by [§ 49.110](/cfr/43/49.110.md);
  - (2) The permitted activity and any collection that would be made under the proposed permit would further paleontological knowledge, public education, or management of paleontological resources;
  - (3) The permitted activity would be consistent with the purpose and management objectives defined for the Federal land;
  - (4) The permitted activity would be conducted in a manner that would avoid or minimize adverse effects to significant natural or cultural resources; and
  - (5) An approved repository has confirmed in writing that it is willing to accept the collection in accordance with the terms and conditions in the permit.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 470aaa-aaa-11.

### Source

Source: 87 FR 47319, Aug. 2, 2022, unless otherwise noted.